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Java Lead - API Developer
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Virginia, McLean | |
 Apr 09, 2026 | |
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Job Title: Java Lead - API Developer Duration: 9 Months Location: Richmond VA 23238 We are looking for an API Developer Required Skills Programming Languages: Proficiency in at (Python, Java, Go) RESTful API Design: Deep understanding of REST principles, HTTP methods, status codes API Protocols: REST, GraphQL, WebSockets Authentication & Authorization: OAuth 2.0, JWT, API Keys, SAML Database Knowledge: SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis) Version Control: Git/GitHub Architecture Design: Microservices, Event-driven, Service mesh Advanced Protocols: gRPC, GraphQL federation, WebSockets, Server-Sent Events Security: API security best practices, rate limiting, threat modeling Scalability & Performance: Load balancing, caching, CDN integration Enterprise Integration: ESB, message queues (Kafka) Technical Competencies API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger, Postman) Microservices architecture Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) CI/CD pipelines Testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) Performance optimization and caching strategies Soft Skills Problem-solving and analytical thinking Collaboration with cross-functional teams Clear technical communication Code review proficiency Experience 5-7 years of software development experience Proven track record of building scalable APIs Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) | |